Real Madrid is willing to spend a lot of money to bring Trent Alexander-Arnold from Liverpool to Spain.
Darragh MacAnthony, chairman of Peterborough United and a Liverpool fan, believes so. MacAnthony made the claim while assessing England’s squad ahead of the World Cup on his The Hard Truth podcast.
“That England team has the potential to be as good as any other team.” “Forget about the flaws in the back,” the Irishman said. “They can still name a John Stones, who is worth £60 million, and Harry Maguire, who is worth £80 million.” Real Madrid would pay £150 million for Trent Alexander-Arnold today.
“The only position I’m not sure about is left-back, but you could play Trippier there, and he’s doing well for Newcastle.
Although MacAnthony’s thought is a hypothetical one, it’s interesting to dig deeper into it.
Of course, there’s no suggestion that Liverpool is looking to part ways with Trent. Right now, it could be assumed that the 24-year-old is gearing up to be a one-club man.
Certainly, it’s hard to see a scenario where the boyhood Reds fan would be looking to leave his hometown.
But, you never know in football. If Liverpool drops off from the heights they’ve recently been reaching, then maybe Alexander-Arnold would get itchy feet.
In which case, surely the only option would be a move abroad.
Liverpool players have ‘betrayed’ the fanbase before by joining high-profile rivals in England, sure. But with a local lad at the top of his game, it would be a whole new kettle of fish.
Steven Gerrard almost did it, and his relationship with his devoted supporters took some repairing. Thankfully, he was able to mend the hurt he caused Reds fans by almost joining Chelsea. Had he jumped ship in 2005 though, he’d have struggled to make it back to the city without a security escort.
Hopefully, Trent doesn’t entertain a similar exit. But he shouldn’t be kept prisoner if he ever did want to go either. If that situation ever became a reality, you could bet that the big boys from across the continent would be willing and ready to break the bank on him. He’s just that good.
